Advancing Postdoctoral Diversity

Visit and interviews: November 10-13, 2025

Application Due: August 26, 2025

postdocs.stanford.edu/PRISM

Created in 2017, Stanford PRISM connects advanced graduate students with potential postdoctoral mentors at Stanford. Twice a year, PRISM provides a unique opportunity for graduate students—especially those who may not have considered Stanford for postdoctoral training—to visit the campus, immerse themselves in its dynamic postdoctoral community, interview with faculty and lab groups, and network with current postdocs. With one of the largest postdoc populations in the country and a strong commitment to postdoctoral success, Stanford offers a uniquely rich postdoctoral training environment.

Benefits:

• Discuss shared research interests with faculty
• Get the inside scoop on postdoctoral training from current postdocs
• Learn how to choose the right postdoc for you

Application Includes:

• Research Statement & CV
• Recommendation from your grad advisor
• Names of up to 6 potential
• Stanford faculty mentors

Who Should Apply:

Advanced graduate students who:

• Intend to complete their PhD within 15 months of their PRISM visit (November 2025 - February 2027)
• wish to continue their training as postdoctoral scholars

We encourage applications from all graduate students, including first-generation college graduates, individuals who have faced socioeconomic or educational disadvantages, people with disabilities, neurodiverse individuals, those underrepresented by gender identity, sexual orientation, or expression, and individuals who have overcome adversity or experienced isolation based on any aspect of their identity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and all applications will be evaluated in accordance with applicable laws.